On October 30, Futaba released “Boku, Shimaenaga. Kagamimochi Plushie” was released. The price is 2,970 yen. It is available at about 100 post offices nationwide, post offices’ online stores, and Futaba’s online store. A fluffy plush toy of the “snow fairy” bird Shimaenaga, which is native to Hokkaido, as a Kagamimochi (mirror-shaped rice cake) for…
Month: November 2025
Disney Store will open at Lalaport Tachikawa Tachihi! TACHIKAWA Tote, URUPOCHA-chan in “udo” costume, and other limited items on sale!
Disney Store will open “Disney Store LaLaport Tachikawa Tachihi” on December 3. Limited items will be sold to commemorate the opening. The interior of the new store is inspired by “a picture book brought to life by the magic of Disney. The store will be decorated with artwork of Disney characters created by the legendary…
I took a cruise on THE ROYAL EXPRESS’s Tokaido and Fuji Cruise. A blissful trip of enjoying local delicacies while admiring the train windows.
On November 2, JR Tokai and Tokyu held a test-ride event for the media of “THE ROYAL EXPRESS – TOKAIDO FUJI CRUISE TRAIN”. About THE ROYAL EXPRESS “THE ROYAL EXPRESS” is a sightseeing train created by converting Izu Kyuko’s 2100 Series train, which began service in July 2017. So far, it has operated in Hokkaido…
GELATO PIQUE meets PEANUTS” to go on sale in November. Items depicting Snoopy and his friends in loungewear, bedding and bags will also be available.
Mash Style Labo will release the “GELATO PIQUE meets PEANUTS” collection from the loungewear brand “gelato pique” on November 7. It will be available at directly managed stores nationwide, the brand’s official online store, and the USAGI ONLINE STORE. The items feature Snoopy and other PEANUTS characters dressed in pajamas. In addition to loungewear, the…
Kanagawa Prefecture starts winter travel support. Save on Yokohama and Hakone with coupons for up to 5,500 yen off total!
Kanagawa Prefecture will launch the “Kanagawa Travel #Plus Attractiveness Experience Campaign” on November 4 as a measure to stimulate winter travel demand. In the winter season (December to February), when the number of overnight visitors is relatively low, more than 100 new overnight travel plans were created to enjoy food, experiences, and superb scenery in…
Honolulu Cookies, Holiday Collection is now available on Amazon in Japan! Gift tins, assortment boxes, and other seasonal flavors are back this year!
Honolulu Cookie Company launched a limited-quantity holiday collection on October 29. The company is now available at its physical stores in Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Guam, as well as officially online. Some products are also available on Amazon and Yahoo! Shopping in Japan. Seasonal flavors returning include Peppermint Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Macadamia, White Chocolate…
JAL’s 767 celebrates 40 years. “This alone will pay for itself!” I’ve been on an intense flight with the pilot’s live commentary.
Mr. Miyoshi commented that he proceeded with coordination with the maintenance department and Narita Airport with the desire to “just have fun for the customers. Since the first day of the tour consisted of a classroom lecture and the second day was a flight, he said he hoped that “what they learned on the first…
Suica Penguin Original Coaster” will be offered! Beck’s Coffee 30th Anniversary Finale Project
Beck’s Coffee Shop will conclude its 30th anniversary campaign with a project starting November 5. In addition to distributing original coasters with a Suica penguin design, the take-out “iced drink cup (regular size)” and “shopper” will be changed to a 30th anniversary limited edition design. The Suica penguin coaster can be obtained by paying 500…
Nara Hotel to Renovate New Wing as “West Wing” in Autumn 2026. Conscious of the connection with the main building, “Hanagiku” will become a teppanyaki restaurant.
Nara Hotel (1096 Takahata-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture) has unveiled the design for its west wing (currently the new wing), which will reopen in the fall of 2026. The new building, which features an architectural style known as “Yoshino-ken,” opened in 1984 and is scheduled to be closed from January 4, 2026 (of which all…
Yokohama City to Exhibit Two Experience Areas at the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition. The “Advanced Technology Experience Zone” of the City of the Future and Life in the Future, etc.
On November 4, Yokohama City held the “The Next Expo is Yokohama! GREEN x EXPO 2027 500 Days Before the Opening” at Yokohama City Hall, where Ryoichiro Orii, Director General of the Yokohama City Office for Decarbonization and GREEN x EXPO Promotion, revealed the details of Yokohama’s exhibit. Two areas will be developed: “Urban GX…